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Eric Fusfield

Rabbi Eric Fusfield is B’nai B’rith International’s Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Director of its International Center for Human Rights and Public Policy.

The White House at night. Credit: Orhan Cam/Shutterstock.

A definition of antisemitism that harms Jews

The White House undermines its Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by citing the Nexus definition.

May 30, 2023

John Mellencamp performs during the SeriousFun New York City Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on November 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SeriousFun Children's Network)

A rock star channels Jewish outrage at antisemitism

At a time of rising antisemitism, Jews need allies. Particularly helpful are allies with high visibility, like John Mellencamp, who can turn the dial on the outrage machine to a volume at which it can be heard by Jews and non-Jews alike.

December 5, 2022

Defining anti-Semitism. Credit: Lobroart/Shutterstock.

The dangers of negating Jewish identity

As we continue to confront anti-Semitism in the United States and abroad, it is important to ask: When did the diminution of Jewish identity become acceptable?

February 23, 2022